University Park Elementary

Come one, come all.  Gather in the gym and find out who your teacher will be then head to to your new classroom and your new teacher!  Please bring some cokkies to share as we gather in the gym.  Back gym/music doors will be opened around 5:25. We anticipate closing down around 6:30.  Open House/grade level will be scheduled the first two weeks of school.

Are you interested in an after school program for your child at University Park Elementary Scool (UPK) next year?  Please complete the attached survey and return it to UPK' office by April 1st. 

Eight highly motivated math students from University Park tested their math skills against 6th-8th grade teams throughout the interior in the 2013 MathCounts competition at the University of Alaska Fairbanks on Saturday, February 9. A rigorous morning session included the sprint, target and team rounds of testing. The afternoon was a lively countdown round, where the best individuals went head to head. Congratulations to the official Falcon team of: Willy Odom, Andrew Ng, Forrest Mikol and Shumoming Qu. Other individual Falcons competing were: Zack Arnold, Thomas Faudree-Bueler, Emma Richmond and Matt Rindlisbacher. Everyone did an outstanding job!

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UPK students are able to express themselves through the Arts as demonstrated by the 61 entries in the Reflections program. This year’s theme, Magic of the Moment, was inspiring to many students.

The following students were recognized at the District level:
Visual Arts: Jacob Rozell, Vadim Bledsoe, Ryder Reese, Lilyanne Houtchens, Roselynn Houtchens, and Megan King

Literature: Ryan Roach, Sydney Edwards, Tayla Edgerely, Mike Odom, Eric Partyka, and Raelya King

Photography: Vanya Gilette, Lilyanne Houtchens, Jacqueline Conde, and Samantha Stark

Dance: Dasha Kholodova

Film/Video: Vadim Bledsoe

The following seven entries were District Finalist and will be competing at the State Level in April.
Literature: Ryan Roach, Tayla Edgerely, Eric Partyka, and Raelya King
Photography: Lilyanne Houtchens,
Dance: Dasha Kholodova
Film/Video: Vadim Bledsoe

CONGRATULATIONS! UPK is proud of you all!

Dear UPK Parents,

In light of the recent tragedy, UPK will be taking some additional security measures. Beginning in January 2013, the kindergarten/parking lot door will be locked after the tardy bell, at 8:50. You will be able to exit using that door, but all entry after 8:50, will be through the front doors by the office. Safety for our students, staff, and volunteers is paramount.

UPK is blessed to have loving family members join in classroom activities. Your warmth and support is felt daily. We hope that does not change – together, we are family. Know that your children are cared for and our goal is to keep all students safe at UPK.

If you have any questions, comments, concerns - let me know.

Sincerely, Kyra
 

Drive safe! Student safety is in the driver's hands. Leave the house early enough so you are not rushed. Stay in line while flowing through the parking lot to the "stop, drop, and go" curb. Pull up, as far as possible, while wishing your child a good day. Be cautious as you drive to and from school. Children are precious!